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Homeopathyin Acute Illness Patterns
The Homeopathic PrincipleLaw of Similars
Use a medicine which is capable of causing similar symptoms to those of the disease state.
Gk. homoios – similar pathos - disease
Totality of Symptoms
The Homeopathic Case1. Mental
2. Emotional
3. Physical
Modalities (modifiers)
Sore throat case
• Irritable, cranky• Left sided sore throat
– Worse during sleep– Better from eating– Worse hot drinks,
better cold drinks• Tender lymph nodes• Patient is hot
Rx: Lachesis
• Irritable, cranky• Sharp, sticking pain
– Better hot drinks, worse cold drinks
• Tender lymph nodes• Patient is cold
Rx: Hepar-sulph
Samuel Hahnemann1755-1843
Hahnemann MonumentWashington DC 1900
Homeopathic Pharmacology
Homeopathic Attenuation
• Dilutions
• High potency – Low potency
• Decimal X – Centesimal C
• 6, 12, 30, 200, 1M, 10M
• Beyond Avogadro
• The memory of water
Acute Prescribing
• Viral illness (colds, flus, otitis, pneumonia, meningitis, herpes, exanthems)
• Bacterial illness (strep throat, bronchitis)
• Colic, teething,
• Allergic reactions, poison oak
• Food poisoning
Dosage in Acute Prescribing
• Low Potency (6, 12, 30 X or C)
• Repeat q 3hr until symptoms change
• Stop, wait, re-evaluate
• Prescribe second remedy if needed
• High Potency (200, 1M) single dose
• Observe for change
Child Health GuideHome Prescribing
Abdominal Pain
Bites and Stings
Chicken Pox
Colds
Colic
Coughs
Diarrhea
Earache
Fevers
First Aid and Injuries
Headaches
Rashes and Hives
Red Eyes
Sore Throats
Styes
Teething
HomeopathicHome Prescribing Books
• The Homeopathic Emergency Guide, Thomas Kruzel, 1992
• American Institute of Homeopathy Handbook for Parents, Edward Shalts, 2005
• Everybody’s Guide to Homeopathic Medicines, Dana Ullman & Stephen Cummings, 1997
• Homeopathic Self-Care, Robert Ullman & Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, 1997
Fever & Cold Treatment
Herbal ExtractsYin ChiaoWindbreaker CMW (Pediatric)Clear and Release GFYin Chiao (Junior) HC (Pediatric)Black ElderberryEchinacea
Vitamins C 2,000-10,000 mg A 20,000 – 50,000 IU
Homeopathic MedicinesBelladonnaAllium cepaPulsatilla
Fever in ChildrenDanger Signs
• Any fever in a child under three months of age
• Fever of 105°F (40.5°C)
• Appearance: lethargic, pale skin, unresponsive, weak crying
• Symptoms: repeated vomiting, severe headache, or stiff neck
Belladonna – Classic Fever
• Red, flushed face
• Radiating heat
• Tired, dull, glassy-eyed
• Headache
• Signs of inflammation (red throat)
Homeopathy for Stages of Colds
1. Allium cepa• Sneezing, watery nasal
discharge• Irritation of nose
2. Pulsatilla• Yellow mucus (nose,
eyes)• Warm, thirstless• > Open air• Clingy
3. Kali bichromicum
• Green, viscid mucus• Sinus blockage• Postnasal drainage• Chilly, < cold, damp
air• < Morning, 2-3 AM
Sore Throat Treatment
• Chinese herbsYin Chiao
CQ Jr BP
Sore throat formula
Windbreaker (Pediatric) CMW
Yin chiao plus decongestants
Phlogisticlean CMW
Enlarged tonsils
Homeopathic Sore Throat Differential
Hepar• Intense, sharp pain• Chilly, < cold air• > Warmth• < Touch, pressure• Irritable, resistant to exam
Mercurius• Salivation, bad breath• Red swollen gums • Exudate, enlarged nodes
Phytolacca• Swollen, constricted
sensation• Enlarged nodes• > Warm drinks
Fever & FluSymptoms
• Fever with chills
• Aching muscles
• Severe lethargy
• Sore throat, congestion, cough
Fever & Flu Treatment
• Chinese herbsYin ChiaoGan mao lingZhong gan lingBug Beater CMW liquidClear and Release
• HomeopathyBryoniaGelsemiumRhus tox
Chinese Herbs for Flu
– Yin Chiao
Pediatric liquids– Windbreaker (CMW) – Children’s Clear and Release (GF)
Homeopathy Flu Differential
Gelsemium• Chilly, with chills down
spine• Thirstless• Dull, sleepy, heavy• Worse from movement
• Headache at back of head, stiff neck
Bryonia• Warm, with desire for
cool air• Thirsty• Dull, but irritable, worried• All symptoms worse from
movement, but restless• Headache in forehead,
better from pressure, worse with motion
Homeopathy Flu Differential
Gelsemium• Chilly, with chills down
spine
• Thirstless
• Dull, sleepy, heavy
• Worse from movement
Rhus tox
• Chilly, and better from heat
• Thirstless• Extremely restless,
cannot get comfortable, anxious
• Better from movement
Influenza A Virus H & N Proteins
H1N1 (Swine) Flu
What is so bad about H1N1 flu?
•Fear of the “cytokine storm” with uncontrollable inflammation
•Resulting in hemorrhage and pneumonia
•1918 H1N1 flu killed 40 million people worldwide, often within 24-48 hours of symptom onset and mostly healthy young adults
Treatment of H1N1 Flu
Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
Elderberry inhibited growth of H1N1 virus in vitro at a rate comparable to Tamiflu
Roschek B, et al. Elderberry flavonoids bind to and prevent H1N1 infection in vitro. Phytochemistry 2009; 70(10):1255-61.
Flu Shots
• Ineffective– Babies – 51 studies show no effect (Cochrane
Review, 2008)– Children with asthma – no effect (Christly,
2004)– Adults – 48 studies no effect (Cochrane
Review, 2006)– Elderly – 64 studies no effect (Cochrane
Review, 2006)
Flu Shots
• Serious side effects– Seasonal flu shots increase the risk of H1N1
flu – 1976 Swine flu vaccine disaster with more
deaths from the vaccine than from the flu– Guillain-Barré syndrome (autoimmune nerve
inflammation with paralysis)– Hemorrhage, heart attacks, and deaths from
swine flu vaccine this year
Normal Eardrum
Inflamed Eardrum
Earache Treatment
• Home treatmentWarmed vegetable oilWarm pad
• Chinese herbsChildren’s Ear Formula GFWindbreaker CMSBupleurum & Angelica BP
• HomeopathyBelladonnaHepar sulph (otitis media or externa)PulsatillaChamomilla
Earache Remedies
Hepar• Intense, sharp pain• Chilly, < cold air• > Warmth• < Touch, pressure• Irritable, resistant to exam
Pulsatilla• Dull pain, but crying• < warm, > cool, open air • Clingy, sad, must be held
Chamomilla• Intensely irritable• Must be rocked• Severe pain & teething